Pride Celebration at Wrigleyville brings Cubs fans together

The Chicago Cubs celebrated the LGBTQ+ community on Thursday at Wrigleyville. Fans came in huge numbers to support the cause, celebrating inclusivity with rainbow-colored Cubs jerseys.

Before the Cubs edged out the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 3-2 thriller, the surrounding area of Wrigley Field was filled with colors. The team's social media posted glimpses of the vibrant celebration.

"so much love for our community. 🏳️‍🌈" the caption read.

A wave of support came flooding in on the internet.

“Proud to be a Cubs fan 🐻⚾️🏳️‍🌈,” wrote one fan.

Another fan added:

“Thank you for supporting the LGBTQ+ community and posting about it! 🌈.”

Another fan proudly said:

“The city, and those from the city of Chicago, will always stand for love. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤”

Here are more reactions having similar sentiments:

"I speak for all Cubs fans when I say we love this. Thank you!" one fan said.

"Let’s go cubbies!!! 🏳️‍🌈🌈," another wrote

"Happy Pride!!! Go Cubs Go! 🏳️‍🌈⚾️🐻" one fan posted.

How did Chicago Cubs celebrated Pride Month on Thursday?

Two days before the Pride Celebration on Thursday, the Cubs released a statement about the details of the event.

“We’ve seen firsthand how baseball brings people together, which is why our annual Pride Celebration has become a fixture at the Friendly Confines each June,” Cubs Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jen Martindale said.

“The Cubs have a longstanding history of championing the LGBTQ+ community, and we’re excited to continue that legacy while delivering an unforgettable experience for all fans. We hope to see you there!”

The Cubs welcomed LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses at Gallagher Way and held a special pre-game ceremony for Center on Halsted. Progress Pride flags were flying around the Wrigley Field Marquee.

The surroundings featured a mix of art, apparel and delicious food and drinks from LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses. DJ Lee Michaels was also there and performed.

Several businesses partake in the event, including independent art studio Vichcraft, local bakery Jennivee’s Bakery and premium lifestyle apparel brand in support of the community SOUNDOFF.

Windy City Performing Arts' Windy City Gay Chorus and Treble Quire sang the national anthem ahead of the game. Chicago Stars FC's Babett Peter and Ella Masar threw the ceremonial first pitch.

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A Kershaw and Mookie Betts fan, Krutik rates his favorite team LA Dodgers triumphing over Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 World Series as his best baseball moment so far. His answer to the perennial "one player from the past you could meet" question is Jackie Robinson. Despite never having seen him play, Robinson's impact, legacy and trail-blazing journey have left an indelible impact on Krutik.

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Edited by Chaitanya Prakash